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Restored Ref: UF8896

Power cut affecting Chipping Norton and nearby areas

OX7 6AL, OX7 6BD, OX7 6BH, OX7 6BJ, OX7 6BL and 28 more postcodes

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks Looking after the electricity network in this area.

Started

27 Oct, 15:25

Customers affected

~0 (operator's estimate)

Status

Restored 27 Oct, 16:24

Affected area (approximate)

What happened?

We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 32 properties in the area shown on the map. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and will keep you updated here on Power Track.<br/><br/>Engineers have arrived in the area. They are working hard to fix the problem and will get your power back on as quickly as possible. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by 16:00 27/10/2026. If this changes, we'll let you know.<br/><br/>We have had reports of a tree falling on our overhead network. When this happens, the power will automatically turn off to keep everyone safe. Our engineers know exactly where the problem is and are working hard to make the situation safe, repair the wire and get your power back on. These types of faults often require extensive work and specialist teams, such as tree cutters, which is why the restoration time seems so far away. If we can restore power sooner, we promise we will do so.<br/><br/>If you need more information, please send us a message on <a href="https://wa.me/447342028546/">Whatsapp</a> or call us on 105 and quote reference 'UF8896'

Which areas are affected?

This incident is reported as affecting the following postcodes:

OX7 6AL, OX7 6BD, OX7 6BH, OX7 6BJ, OX7 6BL, OX7 6BN, OX7 6BQ, OX7 6BW, OX7 6BY, OX7 6DG, OX7 6EL, OX7 6JS, OX7 6PS, OX7 6PT, OX7 6PU, OX7 6PX, OX7 6PY, OX7 6QA, OX7 6QD, OX7 6QH, OX7 6QJ, OX7 6QL, OX7 6QN, OX7 6QP, OX7 6QQ, OX7 6QU, OX7 6QW, OX7 6UH, OX7 6UJ, OX7 6UN, OX7 6UP, OX7 6UW, OX7 6

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Latest updates

  • 27 Oct, 14:47

    Power cut reported

    We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 32 properties in the area shown on the map. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and will keep you updated here on Power Track.<br/><br/>We'll be sending our engineers to the area as soon as possible. When they're on their way, we'll let you know what time they'll be arriving. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by.<br/><br/>The power cut has been caused by a fault on our overhead network. Issues like this do happen, and our engineers are very experienced at fixing them. Often, power can be restored quickly with a simple reset or by replacing a fuse at a nearby substation. If the problem is more complicated, repairs may take a little longer but our teams will keep working until everything is safely back up and running. Well keep you updated along the way.<br/><br/>If you need more information, please send us a message on <a href="https://wa.me/447342028546/">Whatsapp</a> or call us on 105 and quote reference 'UF8896'

  • 27 Oct, 14:52

    Power cut reported

    We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 32 properties in the area shown on the map. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and will keep you updated here on Power Track.<br/><br/>Engineers have arrived in the area. They are working hard to fix the problem and will get your power back on as quickly as possible. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by 16:00 27/10/2026. If this changes, we'll let you know.<br/><br/>The power cut has been caused by a fault on our overhead network. Issues like this do happen, and our engineers are very experienced at fixing them. Often, power can be restored quickly with a simple reset or by replacing a fuse at a nearby substation. If the problem is more complicated, repairs may take a little longer but our teams will keep working until everything is safely back up and running. Well keep you updated along the way.<br/><br/>If you need more information, please send us a message on <a href="https://wa.me/447342028546/">Whatsapp</a> or call us on 105 and quote reference 'UF8896'

  • 27 Oct, 14:54

    Power cut reported

  • 27 Oct, 15:32

    Power cut reported

    We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 32 properties in the area shown on the map. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and will keep you updated here on Power Track.<br/><br/>Engineers have arrived in the area. They are working hard to fix the problem and will get your power back on as quickly as possible. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by 16:00 27/10/2026. If this changes, we'll let you know.<br/><br/>We have had reports of a tree falling on our overhead network. When this happens, the power will automatically turn off to keep everyone safe. Our engineers know exactly where the problem is and are working hard to make the situation safe, repair the wire and get your power back on. These types of faults often require extensive work and specialist teams, such as tree cutters, which is why the restoration time seems so far away. If we can restore power sooner, we promise we will do so.<br/><br/>If you need more information, please send us a message on <a href="https://wa.me/447342028546/">Whatsapp</a> or call us on 105 and quote reference 'UF8896'

  • 27 Oct, 15:34

    Power cut reported

  • 27 Oct, 15:42

    Power cut reported

    We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 32 properties in the area shown on the map. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and will keep you updated here on Power Track.<br/><br/>Engineers have arrived in the area. They are working hard to fix the problem and will get your power back on as quickly as possible. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by 16:00 27/10/2026. If this changes, we'll let you know.<br/><br/>We have had reports of a tree falling on our overhead network. When this happens, the power will automatically turn off to keep everyone safe. Our engineers know exactly where the problem is and are working hard to make the situation safe, repair the wire and get your power back on. These types of faults often require extensive work and specialist teams, such as tree cutters, which is why the restoration time seems so far away. If we can restore power sooner, we promise we will do so.<br/><br/>If you need more information, please send us a message on <a href="https://wa.me/447342028546/">Whatsapp</a> or call us on 105 and quote reference 'UF8896'

  • 27 Oct, 15:44

    Power cut reported

  • 27 Oct, 16:24

    Power restored

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